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At Hardie Grant, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace where every voice is heard and valued.

Our approach integrates diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, professional development, wellbeing, and strong governance oversight as part of how we operate as a business.

Be Heard: Employee Voice

Our Be Heard survey series ensures structured and continuous employee feedback throughout the year:

  • February – Diversity & Inclusion Survey

  • April – People at Work – Psychosocial Safety Survey

  • June – Office, Technology & Environment Survey

  • August – Engagement Survey

Insights from these surveys directly inform workplace initiatives and operational improvements, with accountability embedded at leadership level.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities and industry. Our inclusion framework includes:

  • Diversity & Inclusion Survey

  • Public WGEA Gender Equity Reporting

  • Diversity & Inclusion Committee

  • Cultural Awareness Training

  • Gender Transition Leave

  • Menstrual and Menopause Leave

  • Fertility Treatment Leave

  • Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policies

View our latest Diversity & Inclusion results

View our WGEA Public Reporting

Flexible & Supportive Work Practices

We support flexibility and balance through:

  • Flexible Working Arrangements and Remote Work Options

  • Purchased Leave Program

  • Summer Hours Flexibility

  • Time in Lieu Policy

  • Floating Public Holidays

  • Study Leave

  • Volunteer Time Off

Parental & Family Support

We provide enhanced parental and family benefits, including:

  • 13 Weeks Company-Funded Paid Parental Leave

  • Superannuation Paid During Parental Leave

  • Return-to-Work Support Initiatives

  • First Year Back Leave

  • Keeping in Touch Days

  • Fertility Treatment Leave

  • Pregnancy Loss Leave

  • Safe Job Transfer Provisions

Learning & Development

We invest in long-term capability through:

  • Learning & Development Programs for All Staff

  • Performance Appraisals

  • Cultural Awareness Training

  • Leadership Development Initiatives Including Our Emerging Leaders Program

  • Structured Performance Management Processes

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

We maintain a strong commitment to physical and psychological safety through:

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Psychosocial Safety Survey

  • Occupational Health and Safety Governance

  • Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policies

  • Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Our people are central to how we create lasting value for our authors, partners and communities.

 We remain committed to listening, learning and evolving to ensure Hardie Grant continues to be a place where individuals can grow, contribute and thrive.